Johnson ‘Not a Big Fan’ of Raising Taxes for Wealthy, Supports Tax Cuts for Everyone

The speaker answered a question about whether taxes could be raised to 40 percent for some wealthier Americans.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks during a news conference after the House Republican Conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on April 1, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that he likely will not support a measure to hike taxes on wealthy Americans, saying he and his party prefer tax reduction across the board.

Johnson was asked Sunday by Fox News host Maria Bartiromo about reports that Republicans may increase taxes on the wealthiest 40 percent to pay for certain initiatives backed by President Donald Trump, including his promise not to tax tips or Social Security payments.